Tag Archive: science & technology

Orangutans exhibit self-medication using plants in Indonesian jungle, groundbreaking study reveals

2024年6月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know something about orangutans? Can studying orangutans benefit humans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 heal /heel/ [verb] – to become healthy again; to make someone or something healthy again After taking medicine, her wound started to heal quickly. bandage /BAN-dij/ [noun] – a strip of material used to cover and protect a wound She wrapped the bandage tightly around her sprained ankle. common /KOM-uhn / [adjective] – happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places Birds are common visitors to our garden. history /HIS-tuh-ree/…
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Tiny fern in New Caledonia surpasses giants with world’s largest genome

2024年6月9日

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©Jaume Pellicer/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. genome /JEE-nohm/ [noun] – the complete set of genetic material of a human, animal, plant, or other living thing The study aimed to analyze the genome of the newly discovered species to understand its evolutionary history. inability /in-uh-BIL-i-tee / [noun] – lack of ability to do something The company’s inability to adapt to new technologies resulted in a loss of competitive edge. reproduction /ree-pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the biological process through which an organism produces new individuals or offspring Reproduction is essential for the continuation of species and the preservation of genetic diversity….
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Genetic exploration unveils cockroach migration routes and evolutionary adaptations

2024年6月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the habitat and behavior of cockroaches? In what ways do you think cockroaches might impact human health and well-being? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exploit /EK-sploit/ [verb] – to take advantage of or make use of something for one’s benefit The company exploited new technologies to gain a competitive edge in the market. urban /UR-buhn/ [adjective] – of or in a city or town The urban landscape is characterized by tall buildings, busy streets, and vibrant cultural life. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show or…
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Genetic exploration unveils cockroach migration routes and evolutionary adaptations

2024年6月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dispersion /dih-SPUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – the spreading or distribution of something over a wide area The dispersion of seeds by the wind ensures that plant species can thrive in diverse environments far from their original locations. omnipresent /om-nuh-PREZ-uhnt/ [adjective] – found everywhere or widespread Due to their robust network infrastructure, mobile phones have become an omnipresent tool in modern communication. itinerant /ahy-TIN-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – someone or something that travels from one place to another The itinerant preacher visited rural villages to deliver sermons every few months. elucidation /ih-loo-si-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the explanation that makes something clear or…
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Genetic exploration unveils cockroach migration routes and evolutionary adaptations

2024年6月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know about the habitat and behavior of cockroaches? Do you think cockroaches might impact human health and well-being? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 human /HYOO-muh/ [noun] – a person or people Every human has the right to live in peace and safety. soldier /SOHL-jer / [noun] – a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone who fights when there is a war The soldier stood guard at the entrance to the military base. indoors /in-DAWRZ/ [adverb] – in or into a…
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Australia trials gene-edited wheat, aiming for higher yields

2024年6月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alteration /awl-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something The alteration of the recipe resulted in a slightly richer flavor, pleasing everyone at the dinner table. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] – (of a person, animal, or plant) strong and healthy, or (of food or drink) full of flavor The robust tomato plants in the greenhouse flourished despite the fluctuating temperatures, showcasing their resilience and health. spectrum /SPEK-truhm/ [noun] – a range or scope of something The new smartphone offers a wide spectrum of features, catering to various user…
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Australia trials gene-edited wheat, aiming for higher yields

2024年6月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever heard about “gene editing”? Do you agree that technology can make crops healthier and stronger? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 firm /furm/ [noun] – a business or company The law firm hired three new attorneys to handle the increasing number of cases. crop /krop/ [noun] – the produce of cultivated plants, such as grain, vegetables, or fruit, harvested during a particular season or year The farmer was pleased with the bountiful crop of apples this year, which surpassed last year’s harvest. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] –…
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Australia trials gene-edited wheat, aiming for higher yields

2024年6月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the challenges you think agriculture faces today? What do you understand by the term “gene editing”? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wheat /weet/ [noun] – a plant whose yellowish-brown grain is used for making flour, or the grain itself Wheat is a staple food in many countries, often ground into flour for bread. unlike /uhn-LAHYK/ [preposition] – different from; not similar to Unlike her siblings, Sarah prefers quiet evenings at home over crowded parties. variation /vair-ee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – different forms or versions of something The garden…
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Intermediate

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